Austin Child and Guidance Free Parent Workshops

Austin Child Guidance Center is offering a series of FREE workshops for parents this winter and spring.  These workshops address a variety of topics of interest to parents.  The workshops are held in the evening (from 6 pm to 7:30 pm) at our center, and free childcare is available.  The workshops are offered at no cost, but we have a limit on the number of participants, so please visit our website for more information and to sign up.

February 21

The Next Step for Divorced Families

Helping parents through family changes brought on by divorce.

 

March 21st

Anger Management at Home: Strategies THAT WORK

Learn how to reduce angry outbursts as well as what to do while they're happening.

April 18

When Worries Get Too Big: Helping Your Child Face Fears and Learn to Cope

Learn about typical fears and worries, how to recognize when your child's worries have gotten "too big," and how to help your child face his or her fears and cope with anxiety.

Address: 810 West 45th Street, Austin, TX 78751

Phone:(512) 451-2242

www.austinchildguidance.org

Transition to Middle School Schedule 2013-14

Dear Future O. Henry Mustang (and Parent)

This is an exciting year of celebrating the end of your elementary school days and looking forward to new challenges that lie ahead in middle school.  It is also a year that requires some very careful planning for your future.  Below is a table of important scheduled activities that will help you get ready for a successful transition from your elementary school to O. Henry Middle School.   

Your child will receive detailed information about our course offerings during the presentation on their elementary campus. Parents will have an opportunity to receive the same information at our Choice Sheet Morning/Night on February 12.    Valuable information can also be found on our website:  www.ohenrypta.org

Action:	Date:	Time & Location:
Incoming 6th  and  7th  grade students visit OHMS:                                                                  Bryker Woods, Mathews, Zilker, Pease Barton Hills, Oak Hill, Casis Govalle, Allison	December 13 December 14 Date of Spring visit TBD	9:00  am 9:00  am 9:00  am
Choice Sheets presentations by OHMS counselors to incoming students:                                                               Barton  Hills Mathews Bryker Woods Casis Govalle Pease Zilker Allison Oak Hill	January 30 January 31 February 1 February 4 February 6 February 7 February 12 February 14	8:00 am   9:00 am   8:00 am   9:00 am   9:00 am   8:00 am   8:00 am   8:30 am
Window for submitting Priority Transfer  requests to the Office of Student Services	January 7 - 31
Learning Walk:  Parents meet with Mr. Price, visit classrooms and then have an opportunity to discuss what they observe and ask questions.	January 24 February 22 April 5	Office:  8:30 am Office:  8:30 am Office:  8:30 am
OHMS Choice Sheet presentations for parents (at OHMS)	February 12	Incoming 6th :  8:30 am  and 6:30 pm Incoming 7th:   8:30 am  and 6:30 pm Incoming 8th:   9:30 am  and 6:30 pm
Choice Sheets due to Elementary counselor	TBD	(Varies by campus)
Band  & Orchestra Instrument Selection Drive	April 16	Incoming  6th:  5:00 – 7:30 pm  in the café
Athletics Information Meeting	April 30	Incoming 7th and 8th grade: Café  5:30 pm
Course verification sheets delivered to students to review and request changes to selections.	Mid- May
Summer Orchestra	June 3 – 7	Incoming 7th and 8th grade: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Band	August 5 -9 August 12-16	Incoming 7th and 8th grade: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Transition Camp for  new students	August 14 - 16	8:30 am – 12:30 pm
New Student Registration (students new to AISD)	August 14	Office:  8:00 am – 6:00 pm
New Student Orientation (students new to AISD)	August 16	Café :    8:30 am  – 10:00 am
RODEO lists posted for 1st day of school	August 23	Outside of Café:  4:00 p.m.
First Day of School	August 26	Report to RODEO

Information can also be found on the O. Henry website:  www.ohenrypta.org

Contact Information for 2013-14:

O. Henry Main Office			414-3229
Wanda Montemayor	6th grade counselor	wmontemayor@austinisd.org	414-7106
Amy Humphries	7th grade counselor	amy.humphries@austinisd.org	414-7108
Sedric Pinkney	Band Director	spinkney@austinisd.org	841-4533
Fidencio Solis	Orchestra Director	fsolis1@austinisd.org	841-4534
Ryan Richter	Athletic Director	rrichter@austinisd.org	414-7118